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Property Description
The subject property Rectangular, interior-block site, which is zoned C1-2, Neighborhood Commercial District in Chicago, Illinois. It is improved with a one-story, masonry constructed, single-tenant, retail building that was built in 1913. The subject building is a retail storefront building which has been owner occupied as a bus terminal but is currently vacant.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2139 S California Ave
General
- Price: $450,000
- Taxes: $29,428 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12384732
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Other
Location
- Area: CHI - South Lawndale
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: South on California to property
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas, Other
Structural Information
- Ceiling Height: 10
- Drive-In Doors: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 5,100
- Year Built: 1914
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,675
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 130
- Zoning: COMMR
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Security Deposit: Other
- Assessment Year: 1914
- Tax Amount: $29,428
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 16244210130000
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Schools
Schools serving 2139 S California Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hammond Elementary School 2819 West 21st Place, Chicago, IL 60623 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
Farragut Career Academy High School 2345 South Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 | 9-11 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2139 S California Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Price Reduced
$450,000
-8.16%
MLS
12/18/2025
Price Reduced
$490,000
-2%
MLS
11/06/2025
Price Reduced
$500,000
-9.09%
MLS
6/13/2025
Listed
$550,000
120%
MLS
10/28/2013
Sold
$250,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2139 S California Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$30,769
3%
$145,831
—
2022
$29,995
2%
$145,831
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2021
$29,325
34%
$145,831
48%
2020
$21,956
11%
$98,559
—
2019
$19,802
2%
$98,559
—
2018
$19,469
15%
$98,559
25%
2017
$16,912
7%
$78,560
—
2016
$15,735
9%
$78,560
—
2015
$14,396
43%
$78,560
44%
2014
$10,096
2%
$54,416
—
2013
$9,897
-10%
$54,416
-11%
2012
$10,975
—
$61,162
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2139 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608 (MLS# 12384732) is a Commercial property. 2139 S California Avenue is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on June 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 2139 S California Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in South Lawndale? You can browse all South Lawndale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

